The African American Museum of Southern Illinois presents its Seventh Annual “Eve of Elegence” Saturday, August 26, 2006. Eve of dining, including silent auction. 7:00 p.m. Carbondale Civic Center. $50.00 per person Semi-formal/formal attire. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Ed Hightower, Superintendent of Schools, Edwardsville, IL. Advance ticket purchase only. Additional information call 618 924-4056 or 618 457-4144. Doors open at 6:30p.m. Monies benefit the African American Museum.